thebigtwist saidI'm finally ready to admit it. I need advice from my elders. Their wisdom and experience is invaluable and I've never been able to swallow my pride and admit that before now. Okay, here I go.

*deep breath*

Why do people think Steve Martin is funny?

Some people might, but I've never figured it out either. He couldn't make me titter, tee hee, snort, guffaw, or bring milk up thru my nose he's that awful.

thebigtwist saidI'm talking primarily about his comedy albums. I don't get them. He's just making weird noises!

Different generation and time I'm guessing.

Younger people watch great older movies for example and can't understand why they're so revered. Quite often the films were groundbreaking in their day and filmmakers have since used and reused those special elements so that now, the original movie looks weak by comparison.

I've never thought Steve Martin's comedy was all that funny but I do think he's very witty and enjoy his anecdotes and interviews the most. He's a very smart guy.